Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
QTAC code: 015001
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SB301
CRICOS code: 022809K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Combine business and science to suit your interests and career ambitions
• Earn two degrees in only four years
• Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities

With a flexible degree in business and science you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.

This program enables you to apply business perspectives to research or applied science ventures. You combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health, or management and sport and exercise science, to develop a wide skill base. Business studies include management, marketing, accounting, business law and ethics, informatics, and specialist studies in a chosen major. Science courses are drawn from any of the majors/minors offered by the faculty.

Majors

Business majors: applied marketing; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.

Science and health majors: biomedical science; biotechnology; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; nutrition; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.

Career opportunities

See separate entries for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 10 required courses and either a 7 course major or electives from the Faculty of Business.
• Complete 4 required courses, an 8 course major and 1 elective from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
• Complete no more than 6 introductory level courses in the 15 Science, Health and Education courses in a combined program.
• Register your selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Core courses: (2) Complete 2 core courses – ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second semester

Select 2 core courses from:

Required courses: (12)

Please note: LFS100 and SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1

PLUS select a 7 course major or 7 electives from the Faculty of Business:

• Human Resource Management
• Informatics Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Tourism

PLUS Introductory courses: (2)
2 Introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.

PLUS select a 8 course major from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education:

• Biomedical Science
• Biotechnology
• Clinical Measurement
• Environmental Science
• Health Promotion
• Public Health
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Sustainability

PLUS Elective courses: (1)
1 elective from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. This must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.

TOTAL UNITS 384

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au

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